Women's Resource Center Records
Collection
Identifier: UA069
Abstract
Opened in 1998, the Women's Resource Center enhances the academic performance and personal development of women at Georgia Tech by providing information, support, training, and services. This collection consist of administrative and event materials depicting the history of the center.
Dates
- 1997-2003 (bulk 2001-2003)
- Majority of material found within 2001 - 2003
Creator
- Georgia Institute of Technology. Women's Resource Center (Organization)
Restrictions: Access
None.
Restrictions: Use
Permission to publish materials from this collection must be obtained from the Head of Archives and Special Collections.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet
Scope and Contents
These records contain administrative materials, such as the proposal to create the Women's Resouce Center in 1997. Numerous flyers, pamphlets, programs, and information packets document such events as Take Back the Night and the Women's Leadership Conference.
Administrative History of Women's Resource Center
The Women's Resource Center opened its doors in 1998 with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 23, with Georgia Tech President Wayne Clough presiding over the event. With the development of the center, women were able to build a strong community among themselves.
The first Women's Resource Center Coordinator was Rachel Jackson. Two years later in 2000, Yvette Upton became the new coordinator for the center.
The first Women's Resource Center Coordinator was Rachel Jackson. Two years later in 2000, Yvette Upton became the new coordinator for the center.
Arrangement
All folders are arranged alphabetically.
Other Finding Aids
A print copy of this finding aid is available in the Georgia Tech Archives reading room.
Provenance
Accession #2002.061 and 2003.010.
Separations
T-shirts, mouse pads, and message board have been removed and housed with the artifact collection.
Processing Information
Jody Lloyd Thompson processed these papers in 2003.
Creator
- Georgia Institute of Technology. Women's Resource Center (Organization)
- Title
- Inventory of the Women's Resource Center (Georgia Institute of Technology) Records, 1997-2003 (bulk 2001-2003)
- Subtitle
- UA069
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jody Lloyd Thompson
- Date
- Copyright 2002.
- Description rules
- finding aid updated using rlg best practice guidelines for encoded archival description.
- Language of description
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Archives and Special Collections, Library, Georgia Institute of Technology Repository
Contact:
Library
Georgia Institute of Technology
266 4th Street, NW
Atlanta 30332-0900 USA
404-894-4586
library.gatech.edu/contact-archives
Library
Georgia Institute of Technology
266 4th Street, NW
Atlanta 30332-0900 USA
404-894-4586
library.gatech.edu/contact-archives